The Bai family members instantly broke out in a cold sweat, while the Huang family seemed slightly uneasy. However, they maintained their confidence, managing to force a smug smile.
“We can resolve this matter privately. If you withdraw the charges, we will compensate you doubly,” the head of the Bai family said urgently and in a low voice to the head of the Huang family.
“Heh, what kind of joke are you making? At this point, withdrawing the charges? Are we crazy enough to invite trouble upon ourselves?” retorted the head of the Huang family.
“We can issue a public apology, and we can negotiate all the conditions you want,” the head of the Bai family added.
Finally, the Huang family realized that something seemed off with the Bai family. A blood feud spanning several hundred years would never allow for an easy apology from either side. If the tables were turned, the Huang family wouldn’t be able to do it either. That’s why they directly sought the Adjudication Bureau’s help. But now, the Bai family was unexpectedly willing to back down?
What was going on? Were they protecting the mastermind behind the scenes?
However, it was already too late.
They suddenly felt a terrifying chill crawl up their spines as they looked towards the entrance.
Outside the door, a man was standing silently, his presence unnoticed until now. Half of his body was concealed behind the wall, as if he were peering with an eerie gaze fixed upon them. His expression was blank, resembling a large carnivorous animal observing its prey from the shadows.
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Though he was an atavistic individual with heightened senses compared to ordinary people, they hadn’t heard any footsteps. Yet, this man was standing there as if he had appeared out of thin air.
Upon noticing their attention on him, he emerged from behind the wall, expressionless, and walked inside. He had a tall stature, a clean-shaven head with a black crew cut, a pair of sharp eyebrows framing his piercing eyes, and a ruggedly handsome face. He wore a spotless black uniform jacket and held a law enforcement baton in his gloved hand.
Despite wearing leather shoes, he made no sound with his footsteps. As he approached step by step, even the Huang family members, who had reported the case, found themselves sweating profusely unconsciously.
It was Director Qiu Fa of the Adjudication Bureau.
The prominent figure had indeed come in person.
The Huang and Bai families were the two largest clans in Changhai Prefecture. The downfall of either family would have far-reaching consequences for this city of 130 million people. The government had always attempted to mediate between them, but the deep-seated animosity spanning several hundred years was difficult to resolve. Both families had called a truce last night, which was a huge relief for the government.
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Now, with the Huang family filing a report, claiming that the war was instigated by someone who schemed and manipulated behind the scenes, many people couldn’t help but speculate. It was necessary to thoroughly investigate and uncover the truth.
“Now, who will tell me what happened?” Qiu Fa looked at the Bai family and asked.
He had a pair of amber eyes, but they seemed to lack any trace of human warmth, only exhibiting the ruthlessness and brutality of a beast.
Renowned since ancient times and widely known, Qiu Fa possessed the bloodline of the White Tiger, one of the Four Divine Beasts known as the “War God.” His combat prowess ranked second in the country, with no one daring to claim the first. Therefore, when he personally took action to enforce the law, the fate of the accused depended solely on Qiu Fa’s mood.
Hence, seven years ago, when Qiu Fa, only 21 years old at the time, assumed the position of Director of the Adjudication Bureau, the once arrogant major atavistic families quickly became obedient. No one wanted to become a soul under his claws, and no one dared to challenge his authority.
Mu Wenxing was the only troublemaker among the major atavistic families in all these years.
Just by meeting Qiu Fa’s gaze, they lost the courage to lie. The Bai family had no choice but to confess the reasons behind everything.
The Huang family members widened their eyes in astonishment. Goodness, the mastermind behind it all turned out to be their son-in-law, an ordinary person!
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“Where is he?” Qiu Fa asked.
“…In the upstairs room,” the head of the Bai family disregarded his daughter’s pleading gaze as he spoke. He couldn’t challenge Qiu Fa’s authority for the sake of Mu Wenxing and his sister. They had originally planned to let the Mu siblings go, but with Qiu Fa’s arrival, it seemed their fate was sealed.
“Take him into custody,” Qiu Fa instructed his subordinate behind him.
“No!” Bai Xinran stood in front of the staircase, tears streaming down her face as she pleaded with Qiu Fa. “He’s just an ordinary person. His actions are understandable. Please spare him. We will take him to the police station. Please.” She then looked at the Huang family members. “Uncle, it’s all our fault. We are willing to negotiate and meet your conditions. Please, spare my husband’s life. Can’t you give him a chance?”
Bai Xinran was a renowned beauty, but at this moment, her figure appeared frail, her face pale, and tears fell from her eyes like stars. It was truly a pitiful sight. With such a pleading posture, any man would be willing to grant her any request.
The members of the Huang family exchanged glances and were on the verge of agreeing. They were tired of the endless cycle of vengeance with the Bai family. If the Bai family was willing to yield, it could be a feasible solution. However, considering Qiu Fa’s involvement…
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The police officers who were supposed to escort her upstairs hesitated and looked at the Director in a difficult manner.
The situation concerning Mu Wenxing and Mu Wenyue was indeed delicate. They could fall under the jurisdiction of the Adjudication Bureau, or they could be handled by the regular judicial authorities. If Mu Wenxing were to be taken to the police station, their actions would only be considered an attempt, and without prosecution from both the Huang and Bai families, there would be no punishment. However, if they were brought before the Adjudication Bureau, it would be a different scenario altogether. Instigating a war between the two major families was a grave offense in the atavistic world.
The fate of the siblings now rested solely on Qiu Fa’s will.
However, Qiu Fa glanced at her with those inhumane, cruel eyes, showing no hint of sympathy. With the enforcement baton in his hand, he pushed Bai Xinran aside without any mercy. “I don’t like repeating myself.”
Bai Xinran was forcefully pushed away, stumbled a few steps, and ran out of the house, clutching her mouth as if she couldn’t bear it any longer.
“Xinran!” Her elder brother hurriedly chased after her but found Bai Xinran not crying at all. She held her phone, trembling, and dialed a series of numbers.
“Who are you calling?” her brother asked.
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“Shh,” Bai Xinran stopped him. Although Mu Wenxing had deceived her and hurt her and their daughter, the sad truth was that she still loved him, even pitied him. So she couldn’t just stand by and watch him being taken away by the Adjudication Bureau.
Her brother didn’t understand, so he could only stand by and wait.
On the other side.
Jing Pei had just returned to the Long family when she heard a sound coming from her computer.
She was a bit surprised and opened the computer to find an incoming call from the Bai family. When she made calls to the Bai family, it was done through virtual dialing on the internet, using advanced hacking techniques. It didn’t require a SIM card, and the call would be routed through hundreds of random IP addresses across the country, making it virtually untraceable to its source. It couldn’t be located to any specific city.
After preventing the war between the Huang and Bai families, Jing Pei hadn’t had a chance to destroy this small program. Unexpectedly, the Bai family was calling again.
Driven by curiosity, Jing Pei answered the call.
On the other end, she heard Bai Xinran’s urgent voice, “Is this the Puzzle Intelligence Agency? I want to purchase information!”
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Ah… Jing Pei scratched her cheek. She didn’t expect that the cover she casually came up with, the Puzzle Intelligence Agency, would actually have a follow-up effect.
However, she was very curious about what she wanted, so she activated a voice changer and said, “I didn’t expect us to be conducting another transaction so soon, Miss Bai. What kind of information are you looking to purchase?”
Bai Xinran replied, “I want information about Qiu Fa. I want to know his weaknesses that I can exploit, information that can give me leverage or be used for negotiation! You claim to have all kinds of information, right? You must have information on him!”
Her tone sounded as if she was provoking her.
Jing Pei quickly ran the name through her mind, becoming even more astonished and simultaneously more intrigued. “Qiu Fa, the Director of the Adjudication Bureau. Information about him is quite expensive.”
“Stop talking nonsense. I’ll buy it no matter how much it costs. Give me the one that can deliver a fatal blow to him!”
While millions of virtual currency coins were added to her account, Jing Pei didn’t even spare a glance at her rapidly growing wallet. Ever since she was expelled in the second year of high school, she had never lacked money. Her casually written debut work became a huge success overnight, making her an overnight millionaire. She obtained her driver’s license after graduating from high school and arrived at the university in a Ferrari for registration. Gradually, she began to view money as dirt. Not to mention that she was now the young master of the Long family and had no shortage of money.
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She was quite curious about the developments on the Bai family’s side. Things were getting interesting. She lay on her bed, indulging in idle gossip.
…
Changhai Province, Bai Family Mansion.
Mu Wenxing and Mu Wenyue were brought down from upstairs, and Bai Xinran stood at the doorway. With a determined and brave look in her black eyes, she faced Qiu Fa directly. Her pale face expressed her unwavering resolve. “Director Qiu, I have a proposition I would like to discuss with you.”
Qiu Fa: “Step aside.”
Bai Xinran immediately said, “It’s about the ‘Green Ribbon.’”
Bai Xinran always felt that Qiu Fa’s gaze towards her was like looking at an ant, simply dismissive. However, as she uttered those words, she saw her own figure slowly appearing beneath Qiu Fa’s cold, piercing eyes. In a state of extreme terror, she witnessed her own image being torn apart from within.
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“Where did you hear about the ‘Green Ribbon’?” Qiu Fa’s deep and powerful voice grew even lower.
The atmosphere became dangerously tense, like a taut string on the verge of snapping.
“Xinran!” Mu Wenxing nervously called out to her, “Get away quickly!”
Suppressing her inner fear, Bai Xinran looked at Qiu Fa and said, “Will you make this deal or not?”
The information provided to Bai Xinran by the Puzzle Intelligence Agency indicated that she could use the “Green Ribbon” to negotiate with Qiu Fa. However, she had no idea what exactly the “Green Ribbon” was or why it could deliver a fatal blow to him. The cost of obtaining this information was unexpectedly high, beyond what she could afford. Even if she could afford it, she dared not make the purchase.
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